Best Traditional Scotch Eggs Recipes

Delia Smith's Traditional Scotch Eggs With Fresh Herbs image

Provided by BecR2400

Time 30m

Yield 4 Scotch Eggs, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 eggs
1 small egg, beaten
8 ounces top quality sausage meat (Jimmy Dean Sage Breakfast Sausage is good)
2 spring onions, finely chopped (green onions)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
3 teaspoons snipped chives
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
1 pinch mace (optional)
seasoned flour, for dusting and coating
toasted breadcrumb
oil, for frying
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Hard-boil the eggs by covering them in cold water, bringing it to the boil, simmering gently for 9 minutes and cooling them under cold running water.
Next, mix the sausage meat with the spring onions and herbs and season well. Then shell the cooled eggs and coat each one with some seasoned flour.
Divide the sausage meat into four portions and pat each piece out on a floured surface to a shape of roughly 5 x 3 inches (13 x 7.5 cm). Now place an egg in the center of each piece and carefully gather up the sausage meat to cover the egg completely. Seal the joins well, and smooth and pat into shape all over.
Next, coat them one by one, first in beaten egg and then thoroughly and evenly in the breadcrumbs.
Now heat 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) of oil in a deep frying pan up to a temperature of 350-375 degrees F (180-190 degrees C). (If you don't have a thermometer, you can easily test the temperature by frying a small cube of bread- if it turns golden brown within a minute, the oil is hot enough). Put the eggs into the oil and fry for 6-8 minutes, turning frequently until they have turned a nice brown color. Drain on crumpled silicone paper (parchment), or paper towels.
Serve warm or cold. May be served whole, or halved. Good with mustard or chutney, for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 332.3, Sodium 806, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 24.8

TRADITIONAL SCOTCH EGGS image

Provided by AURORA MATA

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Steps:

1. First, hard-boil the eggs. Then in individual bowls/dishes, put flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs. This makes it easier to dip and roll the Scotch eggs.
2. Put flour on your hands so the sausage from stick to them. Take enough sausage to roll into a ball that can encase the hard-boiled egg. Dust the gg w/flour first, then wrap the sausage around the egg. Seal the edges together.
3. Roll the ball in the beaten egg bowl, then roll in breadcrumbs, while the oil is heating in a deep fryer.
4. When the oil reaches 360 degrees, very gently and carefully, lower the sausage wrapped egg into the oil. Fry for 5-6 minutes or until the sausage turns a golden brown. Remove and cool on paper towels. If you cut the ball in half, you'll see a beautiful hard-boiled egg, surrounded by sausage. It's a very hearty breakfast.